CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Dallas County raises COVID-19 threat level to orange
The rising number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations has prompted Dallas County to raise its threat level.
North Texas considered a hot spot for COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant by CDC
The CDC says Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties now have a high amount of COVID spreading after a relative lull in this pandemic. UT Southwestern's projections this week show if nobody changes their behavior, hospitalizations in Dallas County could rival the delta wave from last year.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Can you catch COVID-19 again? Doctor warns omicron BA.5 subvariant escapes immunity
A top COVID researcher says he's worried about the COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant. Doctors say it's highly transmissible and responsible for several breakthrough cases. Pharmaceutical companies are working to develop variant-specific vaccines that may be more effective.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
North Texas hospitals seeing increase in COVID-19 cases among children
One North Texas hospital said the rate of kids testing positive has more than doubled, and it appears the rollout of new vaccines to kids 5 and under isn't really taking off.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Doctors warning North Texans about recent rise in COVID-19 cases
A close cousin of the omicron variant is driving increased spread of COVID-19 in North Texas.
Dallas and Tarrant counties raise COVID-19 risk levels
With the number of new COVID-19 cases in North Texas increasing, both Dallas and Tarrant counties have raised their COVID-19 risk levels. North Texas hospitals are also on alert.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor's positive test was self-administered through an at-home antigen test kit. He took the test after discovering he was in close contact with someone who tested positive Tuesday morning.
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Dallas County begins offering COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
From the local health department to doctors offices and clinics, the push is on to get children as young as 6 months old vaccinated for COVID-19.
Cimone Key Creative Studio hosts Father's Day Brunch this Saturday
Award-winning black woman-owned branding agency hosts Father's Day brunch this Saturday.
North Texas doctor says it's 'wonderful news' kids under 5 can soon get COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA gave the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children under the age of 5 "emergency use authorization" Friday, and the CDC is expected to give the final okay this weekend.
COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
FDA panel greenlights COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.